Update:
Three months since my last work day.
I've adapted pretty well with my new routine, I keep the hours I want and answer to nobody. Only had to set the alarm clock twice, once for a funeral and the other for a colonoscopy. Don't miss that POS at all.
Caught up on work pretty fast. Did some copper plumbing work for dad including a new toilet install. He's caught up for now but will need firewood before winter, that's still on the list. I get to see dad almost every day which is priceless, he can still drive me nuts tho.
Making progress on projects every day, ain't killin' it tho, 4-5 hours actual productivity/ day, but it is progress vs the employed days. Cancelled all lawn/ yard work since a drought browned the grass. Backyard brush control is put off also. No painting, it can wait till next year.
Foundry furnace was job one, came along nice. Need to cast a plinth and make tools yet. On hold for now as I need to detail two vehicles, order parts and tune up saw to cut firewood before the cold sets in. Still might get to do a pour w/ the foundry before putting it away, dunno yet.
Contacted some former co-workers and bosses who were work references for me to say a big thank you, they always came through for me. Great responses and congrats. We might meet up some day for lunch/ drinks someday, as Covid permits. Funny, not one retiree wants to talk shop anymore. It's all about life after work.
I've always got along great w/ my bosses, maybe it's because I actually did my job. Most co-workers hated these guys. Maybe old bosses just say this E36 M3 to schmooze ya but they were all sincere. The Facilities Manager, who retired months before I left the last job called after he learned I retired. We had a great hour long chat. I got absolutely nothing ever out of that job but he recognized and cited what I actually did there vs some others 'just going through the motions', quite the compliment I think. That was the only good thing I could walk away with from this job. Always did like that guy.
Canceled all job searches except for a few email alerts. One Boiler Operator job came up local. My favorite boilers, 25 mi. commute and $30/ hour, hmmm. Bet my beer money my resume would nail this and get an interview. If this posted four months ago I'd be all over it, not now tho.
I berkeleying hate wearing shoes. Barefoot is good. Croc's in the shop except for heavy or hot work. Boots or shoes for yard work and going out. Hate wearing pants too, even denim shorts. Jogging shorts FTW. I hate going out, 2-3 times/ week maybe. Don't miss the rat race of shiny happy people in traffic, stores and work etc.
Went through a phase of remembering all the good times and accomplishments at work. Later though, that turned into all the unnecessary bullE36 M3 that was in every damn workplace. We had it made wherever I worked, geezoi, we never needed all that BS, and it was a lotta berkeleying BS. I don't expect a work utopia, but dammit, never had to be like that. I have a theory about it but be better for it's own workplace BS thread. Don't miss that E36 M3 at all.
Turned 62 one week ago, have yet to speak w/ SS. It's on the list tho.
I'm still transitioning into this retirement thing, things will change I'm sure. Be interesting to see how others live after retirement. Did a search here but found nothing specific.
